~by-election Hulu Selangor~

Now its time to return to my favorite topic, politics =)

For most of the time in the run-up to the Hulu Selangor by-election, there has been chaos, as well as a lot of interesting moments that have caught the eyes of many. Still, I have this strange feeling that the results tomorrow will surprise us. A lot of analysts have come up with a lot of possible theories and outcomes for tomorrow's by-election. But in all cases, most of them agree that this by-election will be either the turning point for the BN or the moment of glory for the PR.

In any case, I believe the future of our nation, to a certain extent, will be decided tomorrow. I know I'm not a PhD holder in political science nor am I a true-blue analyst about politics, but I think a lot about it and this is just my 2 cents worth.

My prediction is that the BN will win, but only by a small majority. Somewhere in the region of 500 - 1000 votes. I've discussed it with a few people and most of them truly believe that Malaysians still want to see the BN leading our federal government. It is just that the BN has to change. This by-election has proven that they are on the right path. The BN has shown, in my opinion, a determination to win that I have not noticed since the time former PM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi first came to power. Furthermore, I feel that with UMNO and the MIC campaigning effectively, most of the Indian votes and Malay votes will be bagged by Mr. Kamalanathan. The MCA, who has been actively working up Chinese support, may just need to bag around 40% to secure a BN victory.

Whether you like it or not, I feel that PKR did not do themselves any favors by picking Zaid Ibrahim to stand in this rural constituency. He is more suited to perhaps a sub-urban or urban community but in all fairness I believe DSAI always knows what he's doing.

For a neutral like me, I honestly am excited. In any case, tomorrow will pave the road to better governance. Both parties are willing to offer so much to the people, its just time for the rakyat to decide.